The role of the sports cardiologist has evolved into an essential component of the medical
care of athletes. In addition to the improvement in health outcomes caused by reductions in …

Multiple epidemiological studies document that habitual physical activity reduces the risk of
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and most demonstrate progressively lower …

Habitual physical activity and regular exercise training improve cardiovascular health and
longevity. A physically active lifestyle is, therefore, a key aspect of primary and secondary …

Aims Endurance training may be associated with arrhythmogenic cardiac remodelling of the
right ventricle (RV). We examined whether myocardial dysfunction following intense …

It is well established that physical activity reduces all-cause mortality and can prolong life.
Ultra-endurance running (UER) is an extreme sport that is becoming increasingly popular …

Regular physical exercise is recommended for the primary prevention of cardiovascular
disease. Although the high prevalence of physical inactivity remains a formidable public …

The term 'athlete's heart'refers to a clinical picture characterized by a slow heart rate and
enlargement of the heart. A multi-modality imaging approach to the athlete's heart aims to …

Purpose There is evolving evidence that intense exercise may place a disproportionate load
on the right ventricle (RV) when compared with the left ventricle (LV) of the heart. Using a …

Cardiac troponins are the preferred biomarkers in diagnostic of myocardial infarction, but
these markers also can rise in response to exercise. Multiple studies have assessed …

Background and Purpose: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is associated with decreases in
neurons in several important areas for memory and learning in the brain, especially in the …